Caribbean Climate Leaders Fellowship 2026

The Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre is offering a fully funded fellowship. This opportunity places two young professionals within the CCCCC delegation. Fellows attend COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye this November. The Caribbean Development Bank provides funding for this initiative. It’s designed as more than simple conference attendance alone. The program builds genuine regional climate leadership capacity over time.

Program Snapshot

• Host Organization: Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC)
• Funding Partner: Caribbean Development Bank
• Event: UNFCCC COP31, Antalya, Türkiye
• Dates: November 9–20, 2026
• Fellows Selected: Two young professionals
• Age Requirement: 18 to 30 years old
• Application Deadline: August 21, 2026

What the Fellowship Covers

• Return economy airfare to Antalya
• Hotel accommodation throughout the conference
• A daily per diem for meals and expenses
• Official Blue Zone observer accreditation
• Mentorship before, during, and after COP31

Why This Fellowship Matters

COP31 brings governments and climate experts together globally. For Caribbean nations, these discussions carry serious direct consequences. Adaptation, climate finance, and loss and damage remain critical topics. Small Island Developing States face particular vulnerability to these outcomes. Through this fellowship, CCCCC invests in emerging regional climate leadership. Fellows gain firsthand exposure to the UNFCCC negotiation process.

Program Structure

Fellows engage in three distinct program stages throughout. Pre-COP preparation helps fellows understand their role beforehand. During COP31, fellows join the CCCCC delegation as observers. They can attend plenaries, side events, and CARICOM Pavilion activities. After the conference, fellows share their knowledge across Caribbean communities. This knowledge-transfer component ensures impact extends well beyond the conference itself.

Who Can Apply

Applicants must be nationals of a CARICOM Member State specifically. They should affiliate with a Caribbean-based organization or institution. Eligible backgrounds include youth groups, NGOs, and private-sector organizations. Applicants cannot currently serve as official Party negotiators for governments. Strong interest in climate change and sustainable development matters most.

Required Materials

Applicants must submit a current, detailed curriculum vitae. Additionally, a written application between 1,200 and 1,500 words is required. This must address professional development, institutional impact, and climate literacy goals.

How to Apply

Complete the online application through CCCCC’s official portal directly.

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Conclusion

This fellowship offers a rare, fully funded pathway for young Caribbean professionals to engage directly with international climate negotiations. Its emphasis on knowledge transfer ensures the experience benefits entire communities, not just individual fellows. With only two positions available and a tight application window, interested candidates should prepare strong, well-supported statements well ahead of the August 21 deadline.

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